CAMPUS NEWS PASTORAL LIFE
WELLNESS DAY The annual Clongowes Wellness Day took place on Wednesday 25th November. The Amber Flag Committee made up of staff and students worked very hard behind the scenes to make this an enjoyable event for all the Clongowes community.
The Committee opted for our own ‘Darkness into Light’ 5K walk without rising in the early hours (the boys were happy to know!) and a video presentation from Pieta House. In keeping with the Amber Flag principles, we must achieve two goals each year to retain our ‘Amber Flag’ status.
The Pieta Amber Flag Initiative recognises the individual efforts of primary and secondary schools, youth reach, third level institutions, community groups, clubs and companies to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental well-being.
(1) Whole school wellness event: 5k walk and Pieta House Mental Health Awareness talks.
It was a different type of ‘Wellness Day’ in comparison to previous years due to Covid restrictions.
The day was a big success and as a result, we have maintained our Amber Flag for another year.
(2) Raising money for Pieta House through donations and the sale of Darkness into Light snoods.
A special thanks go to all who helped make the day possible but especially: The Amber Flag Committee & Mrs Dolan, Mr McGovern & Syntax Students (in particular James Mulkerns alongside Mr Dawson) for taking the lead on organising the routes for the walk. Teachers and staff who participated in the walk and led the ‘wellness’ lessons. The Facilities Team for preparing and having the walking route safe for us all. Ms Cooke & her team for being so accommodating with the menus for the day. And finally, Mr Nelson for capturing wonderful pictures of the day.
WAY OF THE CROSS Good Friday this year we hosted a virtual Way of the Cross online at clongowes.net. The aim of this was to enable us to all ‘gather’ in The Boys’ Chapel and celebrate this important liturgical date together. The soundtrack for this year’s event featured renowned Irish soprano Celine Byrne and cellist Jane Hughes, along with our “chamber” Schola of senior members.
AMBER FLAG We are delighted to announce that Clongowes has been awarded the Pieta Amber Flag award for 2021. Well done to the Amber flag committee, students and staff who made it possible!
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CLONGOWES LIFE
SUMMER 2021
